Rare and precious items have always had a grip on the imagination of human beings. Since ancient times, beautiful, rare minerals like jade and gold have been revered, used in everything from jewelry ...

Diamonds and emeralds might dominate the limelight, but there exists a world of gemstones so rare and valuable that they are the stuff of legends. What exactly makes a gemstone rare and valuable? It's ...

The rare green gemstone, confirmed through mineral testing in Dallas to be andradite garnet or a 'demantoid.' (Elizabeth Pinkston/Panola Watchman) A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest ...

At the center of this story stands The Rare Gemstone Company, a Nairobi-based firm that has spent five decades transforming ...

Imagine this, a young gemologist frowned as she inspected a ruby. “Without documentation, this could be from anywhere,” she sighed, articulating a frustration that haunts the global gemstone market: ...

This brief article is a continuation of the detailed analysis we did on high-priced gems and their value. If you want more details on gemstones, read 20 Most Expensive Gemstones in the World.

Jadeite is renowned for its diverse color palette, with the most prestigious and desired shade being Imperial green. This deep, rich green hue owes its existence to specific trace elements within the ...